HR Manager Reporting to the Director of HR and working alongside a Recruitment Officer, you will support teaching and non-teaching staff across the full HR cycle and employee's tenure with the school in a transactional capacity. The CLOSING DATE is 29th September. HR Manager Responsibilities As the HR Manager some of your duties will include: Collaboration with staff across all departments to provide HR support and services End to end recruitment including preparation of job adverts and maintenance of job descriptions, right to work verification and liaison with third party contractors Management of the employee lifecycle from pre-employment checks and onboarding to performance and absence management Guidance on policies and procedures ensuring compliance and best practice Acting as a trusted advisor on employee relations issues Supporting the HR Director as required HR Manager Rewards This is an all-year-round full-time contract with 38.75 working hours per week on-site 08:15-17:00, Mon to Fri with one hour (unpaid) lunch. During published school holidays you will work 09:00-16:00 with no reduction in pay and will have some flexibility for hybrid working during the holiday period. Non-teaching staff are automatically enrolled/ can choose to enroll in the school's contributory Group Pension Scheme. There is a wide range of benefits available to staff, including a free lunch. The school has a fully equipped gym and Tennis courts are available, and there is a comprehensive programme of staff sports clubs. Staff also have the opportunity to. join choirs and music groups, and to get involved in drama productions. Staff are encouraged to make use of the Senior Common Room within and after the school day, as an area for relaxation and shared discussion outside departments. Tea and coffee are served in the SCR at morning break, and cakes and fruit are available at the end of the school day. Staff socials and guest night dinners are regular features of each term. The Company You will join a long established, leading independent day school. HR Manager Experience To be successful in this role, it is essential that you have previous HR experience at either HR Manager level already or at a senior HR Advisor level and are ready to take the next step up in your career. It is essential that you are CIPD Qualified or have solid equivalent experience. You must possess good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice and knowledge of working with the school environment and safer recruitment would be an advantage. You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. You will be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel. Experience working with HR systems is also required. You must have meticulous attention to detail and the gravitas to educate staff and manage expectations around best practice and compliance. You will enjoy working in a fun and noisy, busy and fast-paced school environment and you will have previous experience of managing employee relations cases and the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit including assisting with benefits etc. How to apply for this HR Manager role Please send an up to date CV and cover letter to (url removed) INDBOOST Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
HR Manager Reporting to the Director of HR and working alongside a Recruitment Officer, you will support teaching and non-teaching staff across the full HR cycle and employee's tenure with the school in a transactional capacity. The CLOSING DATE is 29th September. HR Manager Responsibilities As the HR Manager some of your duties will include: Collaboration with staff across all departments to provide HR support and services End to end recruitment including preparation of job adverts and maintenance of job descriptions, right to work verification and liaison with third party contractors Management of the employee lifecycle from pre-employment checks and onboarding to performance and absence management Guidance on policies and procedures ensuring compliance and best practice Acting as a trusted advisor on employee relations issues Supporting the HR Director as required HR Manager Rewards This is an all-year-round full-time contract with 38.75 working hours per week on-site 08:15-17:00, Mon to Fri with one hour (unpaid) lunch. During published school holidays you will work 09:00-16:00 with no reduction in pay and will have some flexibility for hybrid working during the holiday period. Non-teaching staff are automatically enrolled/ can choose to enroll in the school's contributory Group Pension Scheme. There is a wide range of benefits available to staff, including a free lunch. The school has a fully equipped gym and Tennis courts are available, and there is a comprehensive programme of staff sports clubs. Staff also have the opportunity to. join choirs and music groups, and to get involved in drama productions. Staff are encouraged to make use of the Senior Common Room within and after the school day, as an area for relaxation and shared discussion outside departments. Tea and coffee are served in the SCR at morning break, and cakes and fruit are available at the end of the school day. Staff socials and guest night dinners are regular features of each term. The Company You will join a long established, leading independent day school. HR Manager Experience To be successful in this role, it is essential that you have previous HR experience at either HR Manager level already or at a senior HR Advisor level and are ready to take the next step up in your career. It is essential that you are CIPD Qualified or have solid equivalent experience. You must possess good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice and knowledge of working with the school environment and safer recruitment would be an advantage. You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. You will be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel. Experience working with HR systems is also required. You must have meticulous attention to detail and the gravitas to educate staff and manage expectations around best practice and compliance. You will enjoy working in a fun and noisy, busy and fast-paced school environment and you will have previous experience of managing employee relations cases and the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit including assisting with benefits etc. How to apply for this HR Manager role Please send an up to date CV and cover letter to (url removed) INDBOOST Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter
Our client, a renowned entertainment company specialising in musical theatre, is seeking a Senior Licencing & Production Manager to lead the commercial development of live entertainment to Asia-Pacific markets. Key responsibilities will include: Planning annual strategy and budget formulated across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Devising commercial strategy, with growth opportunities identified across existing and prospective partners. Maximising commercial impact and manage brands with regional activity mapping. Negotiating contracts and licensing agreements, ensuring optimal commercial exploitation of IP. Drawing on industry standards and precedents to support successful project delivery for licence terms and conditions. Ensuring creative standards of productions and experiences are upheld globally. Drafting Board reports drafted as required and doing Deal Approval Memoranda preparation for the Board in collaboration with senior leadership. Overseeing licence approvals across the APAC region, coordinating with finance, legal and senior stakeholders to evaluate proposals, terms and feasibility. Monitoring project timelines, budgets, sales and royalties, reporting changes and ensuring contractual obligations are met. Acting as the key liaison for marketing, facilitating approvals, schedules, announcements and campaign activity throughout the licence term. Tracking licence performance and collaborating with internal teams to support connected, commercially successful delivery. Partnering with the Director of Production to assess and approve all creative and production elements, while supporting the development of efficient approval processes. Maintaining strong knowledge of IP, sets, props and costumes to inform commercial, creative and production decision-making. Coordinating internal teams across finance, marketing, legal, music and merchandise to deliver all elements of live experiences. Building relationships with partners and creative teams to guide creative input and adapt formats for APAC market needs. Acting as brand guardian on creative decisions, overseeing production reporting, troubleshooting issues and providing feedback at key production milestones to ensure quality. Researching and assessing the APAC landscape to identify new opportunities, potential partners and emerging risks. Evaluating licence proposals against market dynamics, applicant capability and alignment with broader strategic activity. Managing P&L responsibilities across live, theatrical and themed entertainment projects within the region. Building market knowledge through events and conferences, representing the business where required. Travelling domestically and internationally to cultivate relationships and review live licences. Preparing reports and presentations, securing stakeholder buy-in, and acting as key liaison throughout projects. Supporting business development by identifying and maintaining partner relationships in the APAC region. Leading creative onboarding sessions with partners, setting clear approvals and ways of working. Requirements: Genuine passion for musical theatre is essential. Strong background in theatrical production, with a solid understanding of the end-to-end production process essential. Commercially minded, with proven ability to identify and drive new business opportunities. Skilled communicator and relationship-builder. Strategic thinker who can also execute. Highly organised, process-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proactive self-starter with autonomy and initiative and must be free to travel. Please note that due to the volume of submissions, only successful candidates who meet the exact requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard back within 10 days of submission, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. The Music Market/Arts and Media are an equal opportunities employer who supports diversity in the workplace.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Our client, a renowned entertainment company specialising in musical theatre, is seeking a Senior Licencing & Production Manager to lead the commercial development of live entertainment to Asia-Pacific markets. Key responsibilities will include: Planning annual strategy and budget formulated across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Devising commercial strategy, with growth opportunities identified across existing and prospective partners. Maximising commercial impact and manage brands with regional activity mapping. Negotiating contracts and licensing agreements, ensuring optimal commercial exploitation of IP. Drawing on industry standards and precedents to support successful project delivery for licence terms and conditions. Ensuring creative standards of productions and experiences are upheld globally. Drafting Board reports drafted as required and doing Deal Approval Memoranda preparation for the Board in collaboration with senior leadership. Overseeing licence approvals across the APAC region, coordinating with finance, legal and senior stakeholders to evaluate proposals, terms and feasibility. Monitoring project timelines, budgets, sales and royalties, reporting changes and ensuring contractual obligations are met. Acting as the key liaison for marketing, facilitating approvals, schedules, announcements and campaign activity throughout the licence term. Tracking licence performance and collaborating with internal teams to support connected, commercially successful delivery. Partnering with the Director of Production to assess and approve all creative and production elements, while supporting the development of efficient approval processes. Maintaining strong knowledge of IP, sets, props and costumes to inform commercial, creative and production decision-making. Coordinating internal teams across finance, marketing, legal, music and merchandise to deliver all elements of live experiences. Building relationships with partners and creative teams to guide creative input and adapt formats for APAC market needs. Acting as brand guardian on creative decisions, overseeing production reporting, troubleshooting issues and providing feedback at key production milestones to ensure quality. Researching and assessing the APAC landscape to identify new opportunities, potential partners and emerging risks. Evaluating licence proposals against market dynamics, applicant capability and alignment with broader strategic activity. Managing P&L responsibilities across live, theatrical and themed entertainment projects within the region. Building market knowledge through events and conferences, representing the business where required. Travelling domestically and internationally to cultivate relationships and review live licences. Preparing reports and presentations, securing stakeholder buy-in, and acting as key liaison throughout projects. Supporting business development by identifying and maintaining partner relationships in the APAC region. Leading creative onboarding sessions with partners, setting clear approvals and ways of working. Requirements: Genuine passion for musical theatre is essential. Strong background in theatrical production, with a solid understanding of the end-to-end production process essential. Commercially minded, with proven ability to identify and drive new business opportunities. Skilled communicator and relationship-builder. Strategic thinker who can also execute. Highly organised, process-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proactive self-starter with autonomy and initiative and must be free to travel. Please note that due to the volume of submissions, only successful candidates who meet the exact requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard back within 10 days of submission, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. The Music Market/Arts and Media are an equal opportunities employer who supports diversity in the workplace.
Hailed as "one of Britain's very best choirs", Ex Cathedra leads its sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. We are excited to meet our new Trusts & Grants Fundraiser to help secure support for our award-winning work - from nurturing young singers to projects in schools and hospitals. Do you have a: curiosity, enthusiasm and affinity for our work proactive and collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills flair for translating a clear understanding of projects into compelling appeals strong track record of success in raising funds from trusts and foundations If so, we'd love to hear from you! We believe that everyone should be able to experience the remarkable physical, mental and emotional health benefits of singing together, and have opportunities to be inspired by extraordinary choral music from the past and present. We create inspirational vocal experiences by exploring, commissioning and performing the finest choral music, nurturing young singers, and delivering an extensive learning and wellbeing offer for people of all ages. We engage 80,000 people each year across a range of venues and communities, from our award-winning Singing Schools projects to Singing Medicine - where our musicians work bedside every week with patients and families at Birmingham Children's Hospital. We are seeking a part-time Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to help raise funds for these vital projects by researching and writing applications and reports to charitable trusts and foundations, and by supporting grant applications to public funders. We are excited to bring this role in-house, having recently worked with a consultant trusts fundraiser. We currently raise £250,000 pa from trusts and foundations, and enjoy established relationships, including with multi-year funders. You will join a supportive, dedicated staff team, which includes an Individual Giving Manager and an Individual Giving Officer, and will work closely with both the General Manager and the Director of Education & Participation. You will be an important part of the wider Ex Cathedra 'family' - an energetic and friendly group of musicians who deliver the highest quality performances and participatory experiences. Responsibilities The Trusts and Grants Fundraiser will lead on our applications, reporting and the administration of our appeals to charitable trusts and foundations, and support bids to public funders. You will: • maintain and manage our existing pipeline of charitable trusts and foundations • undertake research and identify trusts and foundations whose priorities align with our work, in line with organisational priorities • work closely with the General Manager and Director of Education to research, prepare and submit high quality, compelling applications, ranging from 4-6 figures and including multi-year proposals • record applications made, track outcomes and provide reports for finance and management • prepare timely updates and reports to funders that communicate the impact of their support and maximise the opportunity for ongoing or future support, working with colleagues to ensure feedback, case studies, data and financial information is available as required • work closely with colleagues to maximise the opportunities of stewardship and long-term cultivation, e.g. by inviting funders to events and projects where appropriate Please find the full job description, responsibilities and person specification in our Application Pack , available via the link on this page. We would be delighted to arrange an informal pre-application conversation if you would like to know more. Ex Cathedra welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued and supported.
Aug 29, 2025
Full time
Hailed as "one of Britain's very best choirs", Ex Cathedra leads its sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. We are excited to meet our new Trusts & Grants Fundraiser to help secure support for our award-winning work - from nurturing young singers to projects in schools and hospitals. Do you have a: curiosity, enthusiasm and affinity for our work proactive and collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills flair for translating a clear understanding of projects into compelling appeals strong track record of success in raising funds from trusts and foundations If so, we'd love to hear from you! We believe that everyone should be able to experience the remarkable physical, mental and emotional health benefits of singing together, and have opportunities to be inspired by extraordinary choral music from the past and present. We create inspirational vocal experiences by exploring, commissioning and performing the finest choral music, nurturing young singers, and delivering an extensive learning and wellbeing offer for people of all ages. We engage 80,000 people each year across a range of venues and communities, from our award-winning Singing Schools projects to Singing Medicine - where our musicians work bedside every week with patients and families at Birmingham Children's Hospital. We are seeking a part-time Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to help raise funds for these vital projects by researching and writing applications and reports to charitable trusts and foundations, and by supporting grant applications to public funders. We are excited to bring this role in-house, having recently worked with a consultant trusts fundraiser. We currently raise £250,000 pa from trusts and foundations, and enjoy established relationships, including with multi-year funders. You will join a supportive, dedicated staff team, which includes an Individual Giving Manager and an Individual Giving Officer, and will work closely with both the General Manager and the Director of Education & Participation. You will be an important part of the wider Ex Cathedra 'family' - an energetic and friendly group of musicians who deliver the highest quality performances and participatory experiences. Responsibilities The Trusts and Grants Fundraiser will lead on our applications, reporting and the administration of our appeals to charitable trusts and foundations, and support bids to public funders. You will: • maintain and manage our existing pipeline of charitable trusts and foundations • undertake research and identify trusts and foundations whose priorities align with our work, in line with organisational priorities • work closely with the General Manager and Director of Education to research, prepare and submit high quality, compelling applications, ranging from 4-6 figures and including multi-year proposals • record applications made, track outcomes and provide reports for finance and management • prepare timely updates and reports to funders that communicate the impact of their support and maximise the opportunity for ongoing or future support, working with colleagues to ensure feedback, case studies, data and financial information is available as required • work closely with colleagues to maximise the opportunities of stewardship and long-term cultivation, e.g. by inviting funders to events and projects where appropriate Please find the full job description, responsibilities and person specification in our Application Pack , available via the link on this page. We would be delighted to arrange an informal pre-application conversation if you would like to know more. Ex Cathedra welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued and supported.
